Rumor: BMW X8 М is the world’s strongest production SUV

Many industry observers seem convinced that BMW is secretly developing the X8 coupe/SUV; today, multiple sources have reported that the car might get the world’s most powerful engine in its weight category.

According to these sources, the alleged BMW X8 – which the company has never even mentioned on official terms yet – gets a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V89 and an electric motor for 750 hp (559 kW) total. If true, this would mean 100 hp (75 kW) more power than the Lamborghini Urus and 70 hp (52 kW) more than the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid.

It is also reported that the SUV’s special AWD system will enable it to send all torque to the rear axle when necessary, just like the BMW M5 can do.

If the Bavarian carmaker is serious about the X8, we will likely see it premiere before the end of the year. In the meantime, note that all X8 images and videos out there are unofficial 3D renderings and sketches, rather than ‘leaked materials’, as some may claim.